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Gene for colour blindness in man is located on

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X-chromosome only
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Y-chromosome only
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Either X or Y chromosome
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Both X and Y chromosomes
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Solution

The correct option is A X-chromosome only
Colour blindness is a usually a genetic (hereditary) condition (you are born with it). Red/green and blue colour blindness is usually passed down from your parents. The gene which is responsible for the condition is carried on the X chromosome and this is the reason why many more men are affected than women.
So, the correct answer is 'X-chromosome only'.

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